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What causes a quick sudden drowsiness and falling into sleep in a diabetic patient?
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Blood sugar: Diabetics call that getting low;not enough blood sugar.
Answered 9/20/2012
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DM: Could be fluctuation in blood sugar levels or effect of medications. Best to review with your doc.
Answered 4/20/2013
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